Indiecompetent Band

from No.3 Amateur Hour by Man Of Arun

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Shambles rock and roll was a term used by Chris Morris of Jackalsons fame to describe the short lived Toot Salute & The Thrill Suckers whose gigs were unmemorable but who did once play an on the fly medley of their entire set in the best soundcheck I was ever involved in.

This ditty is mainly from this year and last but I tacked on a riff that's been hanging around since 1997.

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They're not a little bit country, nor significantly funk or soul
You might be tempted to call them shambles rock 'n' roll
And given their chance to shine
They blow it every time
But I've got a feeling
They don't really mind

'Cause they're an indiecompetent band
Yet to acquire any fans
Playing to empty halls
No one's watching but they're giving their all

It's the same in the US, Europe or Japan
All over the world bass and guitar in hand
And back in the UK
Our heroes flail away
Rush through the rehearsal
To get down the pub

'Cause they're an indiecompetent band
Completely bereft of any plan
Third support at the club
No one's listening but they're playing for love

They're an indiecompetent band
Sadly bereft of any plan
Third support at the club
No one's watching but they're playing for love
They're an indiecompetent band
They may be no-hopers but I'm a fan
Playing to empty halls
I'll be listening while they're giving their all

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from No.3 Amateur Hour, released April 28, 2020
By Robert Boole

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Man Of Arun Horsham, UK

I am somewhat terrified at the thought that so much hideous and bad music may be put on record forever.

Arthur Sullivan 1888

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